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Alumni

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Our alumni

For more than 80 years, alumni of the Department have contributed to advances in engineering, biotechnology, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, academia and many other fields.

Today, CEB graduates can be found across industry, research, government and entrepreneurship around the world. While career paths may differ, generations of alumni share a common foundation in applying science and engineering to address complex challenges.

Our history in pictures

Annual departmental photographs provide a unique record of life in the Department across the decades.

Browse digitised copies of annual photographs from the Chemical Engineering Department dating back to 1949 and from the Institute of Biotechnology dating back to 1985, preserved in the Cambridge Digital Library. Whether you are looking for yourself, former colleagues, friends or supervisors, these photographs offer a fascinating glimpse into the Department’s history and the people who have shaped it.

→ Browse the photo archive

Stay connected

There are many ways to remain involved with the Department.

Keep your contact details up to date to receive departmental news and updates, connect with fellow alumni through our LinkedIn community, and explore opportunities to attend events taking place throughout the year.

We are always interested to hear from alumni and learn where your career has taken you since Cambridge.

→ Get in touch

Supporting future generations

Philanthropic support plays an important role in helping the Department maintain excellence in teaching and research.

Gifts to CEB help provide opportunities for students, strengthen facilities and equipment, support innovative research, and ensure future generations can benefit from an exceptional educational environment.

If you would like to learn more about supporting the Department, please visit our giving page.

→ Support CEB

CEB shop

Whether you’re looking for a practical reminder of your time in the Department or a gift for a fellow alumnus, CEB merchandise is available through the University of Cambridge online store.

Browse Department mugs, tote bags and other items.

→ Visit the CEB shop

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